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The state’s property carriers are closely watching the progress of Hurricane Ian.
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The storm has sped up considerably over the past six hours.
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Storm surge may be felt in Tampa even if Ian does not land in the city.
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The dangerous storm is now projected to make landfall between Sarasota and Port Charlotte, Florida.
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The storm is due to turn north-northeast and slow down after passing over Cuba today.
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Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in Cuba today before moving through the south-eastern Gulf of Mexico into tomorrow.
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The comps include 1896 (Category 3), 1921 (Category 3), 1944 (Category 2) and Hurricane Gladys in 1958 (Category 2).
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A landfall at Category 3 or 4 along the west coast of Florida later this week would be one of the more damaging scenarios for Ian.
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Cat 4 Hurricane Charley made landfall on Florida’s west coast in 2004, while Tarpon Springs (1921) was the last major storm to hit Tampa.
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The agency added that conditions adding to losses after Jebi were not present today.
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In the more extreme of two scenarios, Ian could mimic 1921’s Tarpon Springs hurricane at a cost in the double-digit billions, BMS said.
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Fiona weakened to a tropical storm late last week but still brought torrential rain and high winds.